Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II Owner's Manual

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Accessories
Appendix
Before Use
Index
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
 
Formatting or erasing data on a memory card only changes file 
management information on the card and does not erase the data 
completely. When transferring or disposing of memory cards, 
take steps to protect personal information if necessary, such as 
physically destroying the cards.
 
The total card capacity indicated on the formatting screen may be 
less than the advertised capacity.
Low-Level Formatting
Perform low-level formatting in the following cases: [Memory card error] is 
displayed, the camera is not working correctly, card image reading/writing 
is slower, continuous shooting is slower, or movie recording suddenly 
stops. Low-level formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before low-
level formatting, copy images on the memory card to a computer, or take 
other steps to back them up.
 
z
On the screen in step 2 of “Formatting 
Memory Cards” (= 169), press the [ 
button to choose [Low Level Format]. A 
[ ] icon is displayed.
 
z
Follow step 2 in “Formatting Memory 
formatting process.
 
 
You can cancel low-level formatting in progress by choosing 
[Stop]. In this case, all data will be erased, but the memory card 
can be used normally.
 
Regardless of the option selected in this setting, shots may be 
numbered consecutively after the last number of existing images 
on newly inserted memory cards. To start saving shots from 0001, 
use an empty (or formatted, = 169) memory card.
Formatting Memory Cards
Before using a new memory card or a card formatted in another device, 
you should format the card with this camera.
Formatting erases all data on a memory card. Before formatting, copy 
images on the memory card to a computer, or take other steps to back 
them up.
Access the [Format] screen.
 
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Choose [Format] on the [ 1] tab, and 
then press the [ ] button.
Choose [OK].
 
z
Press the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] 
dial to choose [OK], and then press the 
[ ] button.
Restore the default settings.
 
z
To begin the formatting process, press 
the [ ][ ] buttons or turn the [ ] dial 
to choose [OK], and then press the [ ] 
button.
 
z
When formatting is finished, [Memory 
card formatting complete] is displayed. 
Press the [ ] button.